Senior Automotive Technician: Diagnostics Leader & Mentor

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or commission opportunities

Paid training

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Missouri is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostic work and complex mechanical/electrical repairs. You will lead high‑level diagnostics, mentor junior technicians, and work with service advisors to communicate repair outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ASE certifications, and the ability to diagnose independently. You will be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous training in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience performing diagnosis and repair across multiple vehicle systems.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information, with the ability to create and follow a structured test plan.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent demonstrated competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with accurate measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, intermittent, and comeback concerns using scan tools, meters, and systematic testing.
• Complete advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to manufacturer and company standards.
• Validate every repair with road tests, relearns/resets, and safety‑critical checks to help prevent repeat failures.
• Support quality control by verifying repairs and flagging process gaps that drive comebacks.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and expected outcomes clearly to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Independent diagnosis

Communication

Mentoring

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Missouri is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostic work and complex mechanical/electrical repairs. You will lead high‑level diagnostics, mentor junior technicians, and work with service advisors to communicate repair outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ASE certifications, and the ability to diagnose independently. You will be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous training in a fast-paced shop.